Müller Martini: Storage and Picking of Small Parts for Production

The dynamic market environment of the printing industry requires Müller Martini to provide quick responses with efficient solutions with smooth processes. For this reason, Müller Martini decided to modernize its storage environment and replace the existing 46 narrow lift modules with 17 new three-meter wide LOGIMAT® Vertical Lift Modules from

SSI SCHAEFER. The direct integration of the new lift modules into the existing SAP environment was a crucial success factor for Müller Martini.

Project Requirements

The dynamic market environment of the printing industry requires Müller Martini to provide quick responses and efficient solutions with smooth processes. For this reason, Müller Martini decided to modernize its storage environment and replace the existing 46 narrow lift modules with 17 new three-meter wide LOGIMAT® Vertical Lift Modules from SSI SCHAEFER. The direct integration of the new lift modules into the existing SAP environment was a crucial success factor for Müller Martini.

Goals:

Efficient storage: Provision of a 2,600 m2 storage area for approx. 48,000 items

Integration of the LOGIMAT® Vertical Lift Modules into the SAP environment without the need for additional hardware and software

Optimization of the picking process

SSI SCHAEFER SYSTEM SOLUTION AND COMPONENTS

Informations about the SSI SCHAEFER Solutions and Components

SSI SCHAEFER SYSTEM SOLUTION AND COMPONENTS

The spare parts and components handled on a daily basis (approx. 300 items) are delivered to quality control, or are taken directly to the assembly area or warehouse, depending on the requirements. A goods-in transaction and a transport order are generated via SAP ERP for those small parts that are delivered to the warehouse. The goods are then transported to a LOGIMAT® for storage with the accompanying documentation.

If an assembly order is planned and recorded in the ERP system, a picking order with a barcode is generated and provided to the employees. The barcode is then read by the barcode scanner on the LOGIMAT®. The required components are now provided by the LOGIMAT®, and every time an item is removed, the process is acknowledged using the LOGIBAR. The lift system needs to generate the retrieval process for the small parts in ascending order by storage location and LOGIMAT® to ensure efficient picking.

Once picking of the small parts is complete, the components, which are gathered on a carousel carrier are sent for removal in the relevant area and then delivered to the defined assembly address for installation.

CONNECTION TO SAP

Seamless Connection to the SAP-System

Connection to SAP

Thanks to Status C, the LOGIMAT® Vertical Lift Modules can be integrated directly into the SAP environment. Future software updates from SAP can therefore be implemented easily.

The dynamic market environment of the printing industry requires Müller Martini to provide quick responses and efficient solutions with smooth processes. For this reason, Müller Martini decided to modernize its storage environment and replace the existing 46 narrow lift modules with 17 new three-meter wide LOGIMAT® Vertical Lift Modules from SSI SCHAEFER. The direct integration of the new lift modules into the existing SAP environment was a crucial success factor for Müller Martini.